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Indoor mobile coverage for rural community hubs
Vodafone UK are calling all community hubs, rural pubs and village halls to apply to their 3G mobile Community Indoor Sure Signal (CISS) programme. This scheme will enable up to 100 rural community hubs, from pubs to village halls and community run shops, to receive reliable, indoor 3G mobile coverage and internet access. Following a successful pilot at The Bear and Ragged Staff pub in Bransford near Worcester, Vodafone is calling for applications from rural community centres, such as independent or community run pubs and shops, village halls, scout huts, doctor’s surgeries or visitor centres, that do not have reliable mobile coverage, to apply for the programme. Coverage will bring both 3G voice and data ensuring both employees and visitors at the community hubs will be able to make both calls and use data on their Vodafone mobile phones or tablets.
For more information and an application form, visit: http://mediacentre.vodafone.co.uk/pressrelease/vodafone-unveils-programme-give-indoor-mobile-coverage-rural-communities-centres/
Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund
Apply to the Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund. The fund is looking to help small, local community projects and groups through our GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund. Each week until February 26th 2017, it is seeking to award a total of seventy £300 donations to help community groups and people across UK and Ireland. Five donations will be awarded each week, four by its panel of judges and one through the People’s Choice award to the organisation with the most weekly votes. http://www.galaxyhotchocolate.com/
Applications for Carer Information Strategy monies now open
The Carer Information Strategy has funds available to support initiatives across the Grampian region to improve outcomes for carers. Applications to this funding stream are open to third sector organisations, community and voluntary groups, and health and social care services. 
http://www.nhsgrampian.co.uk/nhsgrampian/gra_display_simple_index.jsp?pContentID=8531&p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&
Awards For All – Creative Scotland
Arts focused projects can once again be considered through Awards for All. Creative Scotland will again be partnering sportscotland and us to provide arts, sports and community projects for £500 to £10,000.
More information should be available soon including what Creative Scotland’s priorities will be for Awards for All. For example, groups regularly funded by Creative Scotland will be a lower priority.
Please note the funding will only be open to organisations.
KDP Community Cash!
How could your group use £300? 
Our next Community Cash event will be held on Wednesday 23rd November 2016 at 6.45pm for 7pm in the Jubilee Hall, Portlethen. This event is open to community groups, projects and organisations covering the Community Council areas of Stonehaven, Newtonhill, Muchalls & Cammachmore and Portlethen. Registration for the event closes on Monday 14 November 2016.
For more information contact officesupport@kincardineshiredp.org or phone and leave a message at 01569 763 246
Climate Challenge Fund is open
In 2017/18 the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) will focus on funding projects which deliver the greatest reduction in carbon emissions and support Scotland’s most deprived communities, with grants up to £150,000 per project available. For new applicants the deadline for the first stage of the application process which is an Expression of Interest is 28 October 2016. www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/ccfhowtoapply
Grants available to make a difference to unpaid carers
Applications for Carer Information Strategy monies now open
The Carer Information Strategy has funds available to support initiatives across the Grampian region to improve outcomes for carers. Applications to this funding stream are open to:
- third sector organisations
- community and voluntary groups
- health and social care services
You can find out further information about the fund, and how to apply by visiting
If you have an idea or project in mind that would make a difference to unpaid carers or would like more information then please contact Heather Tennant. Programme Manager – Carer Information Strategy 01224 554299 or email heathertennant@nhs.net
Tullo/Twinshiels Community Benefit Fund
A reminder to all groups in the area of Arbuthnott, Benholm and Johnshaven, Gourdon, Inverbervie, Mearns and St Cyrus Community Councils that now is the time to apply to the Tullo/Twinshiels Community Benefit Fund.
The fund is likely to be in the region of £140,000 this year, full amount will be advised once index linking has been applied.
The aim of the fund is to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community.
We are keen to support community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, philanthropic or benevolent in purpose. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply for funding but you do have to be able to demonstrate real community impetus and benefits.
You need to be a constituted group with a bank account.
The fund cannot support:
- Salary other than start up for one year only.
- Projects that are funded by the local authority or other statutory bodies.
- Projects that are funded by the local authority or other statutory bodies
- Improvements to land that is not open to the general public
- Sponsorships
- Projects promoting political activities
- Deficit or retrospective funding
Full details are in the guidelines which can be found on the MAP website www.mearnsareapartnership.org.uk and clicking the Tullo link.
It’s now even easier to apply online using the fantastic new link on the website, you can stop and start your application at any time until you finalise it – this must be before 31st January every year.
A panel comprising members of Arbuthnott, Benholm and Johnshaven, Gourdon, Inverbervie, Mearns and St Cyrus Community Councils plus one rep from MAP and KDP meet in March to award the funds.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Mearns Area Partnership, 44 High Street, Laurencekirk AB30 1XP Tel: 07984 235329 (M-F,9-5)
Community Capacity & Resilience Fund
Develop your community organisation’s capacity to tackle welfare reform and inequality with a grant of up to £5,000. The application process is simple, with a quick decision and, for successful projects, the money paid up front. 
Following a successful pilot in 2015, SCVO are pleased to announce the second round of this Scottish Government-supported funding scheme. A further £330,000 is available to distribute to innovative and creative projects which help mitigate the effects of welfare reform, combat inequality, promote social inclusion and have a preventative impact on communities.
The fund will increase the capactiy and resilience of communities and third sector organisations to provide people with the support and skills they need. Awards range from £1,000 to £5,000, with project activity expected to start and finish between January and August 2017.
Applications are invited from third sector organisations with an annual income of £200,000 or less.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 31 October 2016.
For more information visit:
http://www.scvo.org.uk/running-your-organisation/funding/capacity-resilience-fund/
If you have any questions please contact Irene Connelly on 0141 559 5027 or email capacity@scvo.org.uk.
KDP Community Cash!
What could your Group do with £300?
Kincardineshire Development Partnership are offering local community groups the chance of up to £300 micro grant to support their group or project. With a difference… The community will decide which group or project will receive the grant.
The first of four events to be held across Kincardine and Mearns, is planned for the evening of Wednesday 19 October at Drumoak Church Hall from 6.45 pm until 8.30 pm. This event will be open to qualifying Community Groups, Organisations, Charities or Social Enterprises from the North Kincardineshire and Crathes, Drumoak and Durris Community Councils.
Please contact the KDP office for a registration pack and more information.
If you have a community group, charity or social enterprise that could benefit from an injection of cash and would like to take part in one of our Community Cash events, please contact us at officesupport@kincardineshiredp.org to find out when KDP Community Cash is coming to an area near you!
The Meikle Carewe Wind Farm Community Fund – Open from 1 July to 30 September
Applications to fund can be made up from groups and projects which benefit the communities living in the following community council areas:
- Crathes, Drumoak and Durris
- Newtonhill, Muchalls & Cammachmore
- North Kincardine Rural
- Portlethen and District
- Stonehaven and District
People’s Postcode Trust Small Grants Programme
Through its Small Grants Programme, the People’s Postcode Trust offers grants of between £500 and £20,000 to small organisations and community groups for projects lasting up to 1 year. Projects must be for the advancement of community development. The People’s Postcode Trust has announced that its Small Grants Programme will re-open for applications on the 1st September 2016. The closing date for applications will be the 30th September 2016. More information here.
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